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| 2012 Suzuki Solio |
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| 2012 Suzuki Solio interior |
Slated for Japanese sale at January 7, 2011, the new Suzuki Solio is now made into more of a unisex compact minivan. Now that the odd shape from the old Wagon R is gone, the new Suzuki Solio seems to be more aggressive like the Palette SW. This is somewhat a good news because the new Solio is made to be the most stylish compact minivan offered in Japan.
The new Solio's interior was borrowed mostly from the Palette or Wagon R but the similarity is somewhat a superficial result. On the lighter side, the stylish interior is fit enough for five people, and the arrangement is a common feature for various types of situations.
The new Suzuki Solio is armed with the K12B (1.2-litre) DOHC 16-valve VVT engine with the power output of a frugal 91PS and the torque of 12.0kg・m. In terms of fuel efficiency, the new Solio has a fuel economy of 22.5km/L (in Solio G 2WD variant). The Solio X and S variants have a fuel economy of 21.0km/L (2WD). Thanks to the CVT equipped, the new Solio can go further on your first adventure.
MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SOLIO:
The new Suzuki Solio is now even more stylish and reasonably-priced compact minivan Suzuki ever made. I thought it was a kei car but honestly the Solio is not a kei car because of a 1.2-litre engine. Despite my point, the new Solio is a perfect unisex vehicle designed for drivers of all genders. Guess the Palette SW and the Wagon R Stingray will be upset over the new Solio's front face and the rear view mistaken for the Nissan Elgrand E52. Anyway, this JDM compact minivan is ready to roll this January as a 2012 model.
Reader Note: There is a special Suzuki Solio site starring famous J-Pop group, KAT-TUN! Hope you JDM and J-Pop enthusiasts enjoy with KAT-TUN and the new Suzuki Solio! Check it out at http://www.suzuki.co.jp/solio/solio_kat-tun/index.html
Photo: Suzuki Motor Corporation
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